George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
UK declares Russian Wagner Group a terrorist organisation
With the UK's declaration of the Russian Wagner Group as a terrorist organisation, showing support, affiliating, or using their logo on social media could now lead to legal consequences.
BMT unveils Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel
BMT has unveiled its Large Uncrewed Surface Vessel (LUSV) concept, with the vessel sitting at over 80m long. #DSEI23
UK temporarily without LPD capability
The Royal Navy faces a significant capability gap, with no active Landing Platform Dock (LPD) currently available.
BMT debuts expanded Ellida amphib designs
Building on the original ELLIDA design, BMT now presents the expanded ELLIDA family – a tailorable array of scalable ship designs, developed to suit modern littoral operations. #DSEI23
Russian position in Crimea is ‘untenable’ say analysts
"The Ukrainians are going to make the base unusable, despite Russian attempts to counter that."
British Army accepts transfer of first Archer
The first BAE Systems Bofors ARCHER artillery system has been transferred to the British Army. #DSEI23
First UK manufactured Boxer Module finishes weld
RBSL announced that welding is complete on the first UK manufactured mission module for the Boxer MIV Programme. #DSEI23
British aircraft carrier embarks her stealth jets
F-35 jets and Merlin helicopters have landed onboard HMS Queen Elizabeth as the warship heads north to lead a multinational Carrier Strike Group deployment.
Elbit UK to provide artillery sims to British Army
Elbit Systems UK has been awarded a contract by the Ministry of Defence to develop and provide artillery and mortar training simulators. #DSEI23
Roke signs a £40m with British Army for Project ZODIAC – DSEI23
ZODIAC is the backbone of the Army’s Land ISTAR Programme. #DSEI23
